“Pantnagar has that locational advantage which could work wonders for the Nano. Markets like UP, Punjab, Delhi — all of North India is very accessible,” said Sharma.
A look at the Tata plant here and you know why the state is so confident. Situated right beside NH 87, over 200 km off New Delhi and some 300 km away from Dehradun, it’s right next to Pantnagar Industrial Estate’s A list: from Dabur to Ashok Leyland, Nestle, Britannia, Parle, Honda, Voltas, Kirloskar, Escorts, Jindal among others.